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CACC 22 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Duff (ranked 4057 p4p, 439 weight class) and Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 7332 p4p, 561 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Tony Duff! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Valentin Hadjiev!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hadjiev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duff but Duff pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Duff drives through with a takedown into Hadjiev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Duff (2) vs (0) Hadjiev
Hadjiev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hadjiev is keeping the position for now.
Duff slips nicely into half guard.
Hadjiev wants to improve his position but Duff is controlling well.
Hadjiev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Duff jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Duff tries to free his leg and advance position but Hadjiev is retaining full guard.
Duff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Duff is looking to advance position but Hadjiev has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Duff (2) vs (4) Hadjiev
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duff gets back to half guard.
Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Hadjiev seems to be looking for submissions.
Duff looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hadjiev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hadjiev is working for a kimura but Duff is defending it quite comfortably.
Duff works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hadjiev is aware though and is defending well.
Hadjiev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hadjiev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hadjiev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hadjiev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hadjiev drops back looking for a leg! Duff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Duff manages to kick Hadjiev off! Hadjiev jumps back into Duff's guard.
Duff working for a triangle but Hadjiev defends it easily.
Hadjiev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hadjiev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hadjiev is pushing down on Duff's leg trying to pass to half guard. Duff is fighting to maintain full guard but Hadjiev has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duff actively working from the bottom here.
Duff looking for submissions off his back.
Duff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Duff gets full guard.
Hadjiev passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Duff (2) vs (7) Hadjiev
Duff is looking for a sweep.
Hadjiev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Duff has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hadjiev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Duff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Duff manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Duff (4) vs (7) Hadjiev
Duff is working for a kimura but Hadjiev is defending it quite comfortably.
Duff is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hadjiev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duff.
Duff is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Duff looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Duff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hadjiev defends it well.
Hadjiev tries to roll over but Duff keeps him under control.
Duff is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hadjiev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duff pulls his head out easily.
Duff prevents Hadjiev from improving his position.
Duff is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Duff in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hadjiev tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Duff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Duff!
A very excited looking Tony Duff made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny Bolivar (ranked 6053 p4p, 59 weight class) and Tim Shamrock (ranked 5535 p4p, 51 weight class). Bolivar comes to the ring accompanied by Superman Theme. Tim Shamrock is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tim Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shamrock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shamrock is trying to drag Bolivar to the mat but Bolivar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Shamrock has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bolivar regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (0) vs (2) Shamrock
Bolivar is trying to keep Shamrock in close.
Bolivar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shamrock's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (2) Shamrock
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolivar wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is keeping the position.
Shamrock looking to control.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolivar content to stall in guard here.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Bolivar from controlling successfully.
Bolivar preventing the sweep.
Bolivar tries to free his leg and advance position but Shamrock is retaining full guard.
Bolivar wants to control from the top but Shamrock keeps moving.
Bolivar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bolivar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shamrock has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bolivar has managed to get both his arms back between Shamrock's legs - danger averted.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard.
Bolivar trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolivar pushes down on Shamrock's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bolivar is working for a submission of some sort.
Bolivar is trying to control the action in half guard but Shamrock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shamrock is defending against the submission attempts here by Bolivar.
Shamrock is not content to let Bolivar control the position.
Bolivar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shamrock defends it well.
Shamrock is refusing to be controlled, as Bolivar sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock wants to control but Bolivar is keeping busy.
Bolivar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shamrock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shamrock is still trying to improve position.
Bolivar is keen to just control but Shamrock is a slippery customer.
Bolivar is trying for a kimura here. Shamrock looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bolivar wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Bolivar!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Johnny Bolivar waved his t-shirt featuring Checkmate Fight Store's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcos Martinez (ranked 4692 p4p, 496 weight class) and Nuke Laloosh (ranked 2916 p4p, 368 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Marcos Martinez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Nuke Laloosh!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laloosh gets tackled into the ropes by Martinez. Martinez maintains the clinch.
Martinez pulls guard effortlessly.
Martinez working for a triangle but Laloosh defends it easily.
Martinez is looking for a triangle but Laloosh pushes his legs off easily.
Laloosh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Martinez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martinez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Martinez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Martinez working for a triangle but Laloosh defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laloosh trying to control the position from guard on top but Martinez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laloosh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Laloosh from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Martinez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laloosh gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Martinez has his foot on Laloosh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laloosh works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laloosh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martinez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laloosh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martinez working for a triangle but Laloosh defends it easily.
Laloosh wants to control from the top but Martinez keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martinez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laloosh manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Martinez (2) vs (0) Laloosh
Laloosh has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Martinez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Laloosh has tightened it up now! Martinez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nuke Laloosh!
A very excited looking Nuke Laloosh made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Oliver Queen (ranked 5409 p4p, 498 weight class) and Max Roberts (ranked 1821 p4p, 226 weight class). Roberts is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Break Stuff. Max Roberts is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Oliver Queen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Max Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Queen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Queen gets control of Roberts's arms and successfully pulls guard. Queen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Queen can't keep his opponent in guard - Roberts advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Roberts is stalling here. Queen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Roberts seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Queen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Queen (4) vs (0) Roberts
Roberts is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Roberts looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Roberts tries to buck Queen off but Queen is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is still trying to improve position.
Roberts is not content to let Queen control the position.
Queen content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Roberts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roberts regains half guard.
Roberts is positioning himself well to prevent Queen advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to get back to full guard.
Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roberts is looking to control Queen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roberts avoid being mounted?
Roberts is not content to let Queen control the position.
Queen prevents Roberts from improving his position.
Queen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Queen is trying to control. Roberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen not doing much here.
Queen trying to control the action but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Queen pulls his head out easily.
Roberts slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen postures up.
Roberts wants to sweep but no luck.
Roberts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Queen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Queen (4) vs (2) Roberts
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts looking to sit in guard and control but Queen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Queen (6) vs (2) Roberts
Queen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Roberts looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Queen wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Roberts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Queen looking to pass the guard.
Roberts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roberts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Queen is aware though and is defending well.
Queen wants to control from the top but Roberts keeps moving.
Queen looking to pass the guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Roberts looking to control.
Queen tries to free his leg and advance position but Roberts is retaining full guard.
Queen trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Roberts trying to keep a closed guard but Queen is proving a slippery customer.
Queen won't allow Roberts to sweep him here.
Queen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Queen (9) vs (2) Roberts
Roberts is not content to let Queen control the position.
Roberts tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Queen easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Queen (11) vs (2) Roberts
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Queen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Queen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Roberts is squirming around, avoiding Queen's attempts to control the action.
Queen controlling his opponent.
Roberts keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Queen controlling from mount.
Queen wants to take Roberts's back but he can't do it this time.
Queen avoids the attempt from Roberts to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Queen looking to control but Roberts is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roberts really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Queen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Queen controlling from mount.
Queen is looking to work his way around to Roberts's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Roberts tries to hold on but Queen postures up.
Roberts sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Queen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberts keeps working.
Queen controlling the action here.
Roberts wants to control but Queen is keeping busy.
Roberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Queen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roberts trying to hold on to Queen's head to control him but Queen postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Queen not doing much here.
Roberts trying to control but Queen postures up.
Roberts is refusing to be controlled, as Queen sits in half guard.
Queen is thwarting Roberts's attempts to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Queen controlling the action here.
Roberts wants to improve his position but Queen is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Roberts is trying to maintain the position but Queen is very close to passing his half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Queen pulls his head out easily.
Queen is keen to just control but Roberts is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Queen seems content to control.
Queen continues to stall.
Queen is keen to just control but Roberts is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Queen seems content to control.
Roberts tries to get to full guard but Queen has control of the leg.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Queen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Roberts tries to roll over but Queen keeps him under control.
Roberts is trying to maintain the position but Queen is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Queen takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Post fight, Oliver Queen took to the microphone: 'Good fight Artie, lets go have a beer and toast one up to Eric.'.
Max Roberts spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm a much better fighter than what you seen here, TRUST ME, ill be better next time.'. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Henley (ranked 11820 p4p, 497 weight class) and Takumi Sagaki (ranked 1822 p4p, 202 weight class). Sagaki has chosen One Piece - AMV - We Are! (Full Song) as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Ben Henley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Takumi Sagaki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sagaki looking to score a takedown here. Henley is defending well but Sagaki drives through and ends up in Henley's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Henley (0) vs (2) Sagaki
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Henley is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sagaki is aware though and is defending well.
Sagaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henley keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully.
Henley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sagaki defends it easily.
Henley keeping full guard, as Sagaki tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sagaki defends it easily.
Sagaki stands and throws Henley's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (0) vs (5) Sagaki
Sagaki has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Henley is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagaki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Henley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sagaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sagaki trying to mount his opponent but Henley defends it.
Sagaki seems to be working for a kimura but Henley defends the submission attempt.
Sagaki passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (0) vs (8) Sagaki
Henley working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki wants to control the pace but Henley is squirming around nicely.
Sagaki working for a submission but Henley is keeping him at bay.
Sagaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henley is looking to escape.
Sagaki is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Henley to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Henley shrugs it off.
Sagaki tries to control but Henley wriggling away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Henley bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henley (2) vs (8) Sagaki
Henley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henley postures up.
Henley preventing the sweep.
Sagaki is still trying to improve position.
Sagaki is looking for a triangle but Henley pushes his legs off easily.
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Henley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henley pushing down on Sagaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Henley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Henley wants to work for an arm triangle but Sagaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sagaki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henley.
Sagaki looking for submissions off his back.
Sagaki manages to get to full guard.
Sagaki wants to sweep here but Henley controlling him for the moment.
Sagaki has his foot on Henley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henley works his way back into a safe position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Henley wants to pass the guard but Sagaki is keeping the position.
Sagaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Henley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Henley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Henley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sagaki dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henley (2) vs (10) Sagaki
Henley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sagaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sagaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sagaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Henley keeping moving, preventing Sagaki from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Henley keeping full guard, as Sagaki tries to pass.
Henley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Henley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sagaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sagaki forces his way into half guard.
Henley wants to get back to full guard.
Henley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sagaki pulls his head out easily.
Sagaki works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (2) vs (13) Sagaki
Sagaki is trying to get an arm triangle but Henley is defending well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sagaki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Henley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Henley looking for submissions off his back.
Sagaki passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (2) vs (16) Sagaki
Sagaki is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Henley has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Henley! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Henley (4) vs (16) Sagaki
Henley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Henley preventing the sweep.
Sagaki controls Henley momentarily but Henley frees himself.
Henley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sagaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sagaki working for a triangle but Henley defends it easily.
Henley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sagaki wants to sweep but no luck.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Henley wants to pass the guard but Sagaki is keeping the position.
Sagaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Henley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sagaki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sagaki wants to sweep here but Henley controlling him for the moment.
Sagaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henley defends it easily.
Henley stopping the sweep attempt from Sagaki.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Henley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Henley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sagaki looking to control.
Henley stands and throws Sagaki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Henley (7) vs (16) Sagaki
Henley tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sagaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henley has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sagaki is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Henley yanks on the arm and Sagaki is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Henley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Henley!
Ben Henley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Feihck Tiote (ranked 2258 p4p, 258 weight class) and Silvio Crespo (ranked 2254 p4p, 256 weight class). Crespo has chosen Ghost ''Im A King as his entrance music. Silvio Crespo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Feihck Tiote! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Silvio Crespo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Crespo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tiote (0) vs (2) Crespo
Crespo is working for a kimura but Tiote is defending it quite comfortably.
Crespo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Crespo is trying to work for a kimura but Tiote is defending well.
Tiote is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiote is defending against the submission attempts here by Crespo.
Crespo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crespo wants to work for an arm triangle but Tiote is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tiote trying to control but Crespo postures up.
Crespo is working for a kimura but Tiote is defending it quite comfortably.
Crespo wants to pass the guard but Tiote is defending well.
Tiote slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tiote is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tiote will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crespo forces his way into half guard.
Crespo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tiote defends it well.
Crespo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tiote looking for submissions off his back.
Tiote actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiote looking for submissions off his back.
Tiote is defending against the submission attempts here by Crespo.
Crespo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tiote doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crespo.
Crespo is working for a kimura but Tiote is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crespo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tiote doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crespo.
Crespo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tiote doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crespo.
Crespo wants to pass to mount but Tiote is defending the position.
Crespo looking for a submission but Tiote manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tiote pushes a forearm under Crespo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Crespo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Feihck Tiote!
Feihck Tiote gave a mention to Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fletch Brandis (ranked 2833 p4p, 273 weight class) and Pele Ronaldo (ranked 4341 p4p, 366 weight class). Brandis comes to the ring accompanied by Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. Fletch Brandis had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Fletch Brandis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Pele Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brandis moves into the clinch successfully.
Brandis jumps guard and drags Ronaldo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ronaldo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ronaldo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (0) vs (3) Ronaldo
Brandis sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ronaldo is working for a kimura but Brandis is defending it quite comfortably.
Brandis trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brandis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ronaldo.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura but Brandis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ronaldo to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brandis sees it coming and defends easily.
Ronaldo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ronaldo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brandis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brandis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ronaldo is working away from the top position though.
Ronaldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brandis sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis trying to control from the bottom.
Brandis is defending against the submission attempts here by Ronaldo.
Brandis is looking to control Ronaldo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brandis avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ronaldo is working for a kimura but Brandis is defending it quite comfortably.
Ronaldo is trying to control. Brandis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandis is looking for a sweep. Ronaldo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brandis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ronaldo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brandis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ronaldo moves into full mount! Brandis won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (0) vs (6) Ronaldo
Ronaldo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ronaldo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brandis is surviving well by controlling Ronaldo's body position as best he can.
Brandis is working to get back to half guard.
Ronaldo controlling from mount.
Ronaldo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brandis is looking to escape.
Brandis tries to hold on but Ronaldo postures up.
Ronaldo working for a submission but Brandis is keeping him at bay.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Brandis tries to lock up and control but Ronaldo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ronaldo is stalling here but it's allowed Brandis to get half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Brandis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ronaldo stalling away here and it's allowed Brandis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ronaldo slips nicely into half guard.
Brandis wants to improve his position but Ronaldo is controlling well.
Ronaldo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brandis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brandis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brandis trying to hold on to Ronaldo's head to control him but Ronaldo postures up.
Ronaldo seems to be working for a kimura but Brandis defends the submission attempt.
Ronaldo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brandis (0) vs (9) Ronaldo
Ronaldo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brandis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Brandis can't do much from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brandis, who protects the arm well.
Ronaldo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ronaldo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ronaldo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brandis is looking for a sweep.
Ronaldo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brandis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ronaldo's best efforts.
Brandis is looking to improve his position.
Ronaldo is looking for a kimura but Brandis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ronaldo to get the leverage.
Brandis wants to improve his position but Ronaldo is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brandis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ronaldo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brandis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brandis has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brandis (2) vs (9) Ronaldo
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Brandis is defending well. Ronaldo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Brandis has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ronaldo celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pele Ronaldo!
A relieved looking Pele Ronaldo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Fletch Brandis was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'. |
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Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fallschirm Jäger (ranked 1977 p4p, 224 weight class) and Gary Tonon (ranked 2040 p4p, 229 weight class). Jäger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Heavy Metal we will die!. Tonon has chosen What About Now as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Fallschirm Jäger has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Fallschirm Jäger seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Fallschirm Jäger! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Gary Tonon!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tonon goes for a double leg but Jäger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Jäger continues to drive forward.
Jäger has closed the distance and engaged Tonon in a clinch.
Jäger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tonon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tonon dives in for a single leg takedown but Jäger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Jäger has closed the distance and engaged Tonon in a clinch.
Jäger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fallschirm Jäger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Tonon.
Tonon lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jäger (0) vs (2) Tonon
Jäger seems keen to control Tonon's posture.
Tonon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jäger is keeping the position for now.
Jäger is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jäger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tonon trying to control but Jäger is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jäger can't keep his opponent in guard - Tonon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jäger is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tonon wants to free his trapped foot but Jäger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tonon wants to take a breather but Jäger is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonon working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jäger's thigh. Jäger counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Jäger is keeping the position.
Tonon passes Jäger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jäger wants to control but Tonon is keeping busy.
Tonon is looking for a kimura here.
Tonon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jäger sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jäger is trying to control but can't.
Jäger won't allow Tonon to pass to mount.
Tonon prevents Jäger from improving his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jäger is staying active underneath Tonon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jäger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jäger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tonon trying to control but Jäger is working from the bottom.
Tonon pushing down on Jäger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jäger is refusing to be controlled, as Tonon sits in half guard.
Jäger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tonon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tonon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jäger (4) vs (2) Tonon
Tonon prevents Jäger from getting a body triangle.
Jäger is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jäger is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tonon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jäger wants to control the position but Tonon frees himself and scrambles - Jäger manages to regain control in side control.
Jäger tries to move to mount but Tonon blocks the move with his legs.
Tonon felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tonon is looking to regain half guard here but Jäger keeps moving and retains side control.
Tonon is not content to let Jäger control the position.
Jäger tries for a kimura but Tonon is defending well.
Jäger laying and praying for a moment but Tonon takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jäger wants to free his trapped foot but Tonon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jäger is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jäger moves into full mount! Tonon won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jäger (7) vs (2) Tonon
Tonon is squirming around, avoiding Jäger's attempts to control the action.
Tonon working to try and regain half guard.
Jäger swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tonon is now in Jäger's guard. A big mistake from Jäger there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jäger (7) vs (4) Tonon
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tonon passes into half guard.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but Jäger defending well.
Tonon is trying to work for a kimura but Jäger is defending well.
Tonon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jäger (7) vs (7) Tonon
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jäger stops Tonon from passing to mount.
Tonon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jäger is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jäger wants to control but Tonon postures up.
Tonon is trying to get an arm triangle but Jäger is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tonon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tonon swings around for an armbar but Jäger sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tonon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jäger (9) vs (7) Tonon
Jäger sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Tonon doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Jäger paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Tonon - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gary Tonon!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gary Tonon thanked Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Del Oeste (ranked 1872 p4p, 230 weight class) and Chris Fda (ranked 2626 p4p, 306 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Del Oeste might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Coming Home. Fda has chosen Hate Me Now as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ryan Del Oeste! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Chris Fda!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Del Oeste closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Del Oeste pulls guard effortlessly.
Del Oeste isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fda stacks Del Oeste on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fda! Score +3 for passing guard: Del Oeste (0) vs (3) Fda
Del Oeste tries to improve position but can't.
Fda tries for a kimura but Del Oeste is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Del Oeste's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Del Oeste sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Oeste actively working from the bottom here.
Fda is working for a kimura but Del Oeste is defending it quite comfortably.
Del Oeste looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Oeste is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fda pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Del Oeste is staying active underneath Fda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Del Oeste looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fda seems to be working for a kimura but Del Oeste defends the submission attempt.
Fda trying to pass the guard but Del Oeste defending well.
Del Oeste actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fda tries to pass to full mount but Del Oeste defends it.
Fda is looking to take a break and control but Del Oeste is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Del Oeste is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fda pulls his head out easily.
Fda tries to pass to full mount but Del Oeste defends it.
Del Oeste trying to control but Fda postures up.
Fda is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is looking to improve his position.
Del Oeste wants to control but Fda is keeping busy.
Del Oeste actively working from the bottom here.
Del Oeste actively working from the bottom here.
Fda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Del Oeste has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fda is looking to advance position but Del Oeste won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is looking to control Fda's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Del Oeste avoid being mounted?
Fda wants to work for an arm triangle but Del Oeste is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fda trying to mount his opponent but Del Oeste defends it.
Fda moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Del Oeste. Score +3 for passing guard: Del Oeste (0) vs (6) Fda
Del Oeste struggling a bit here.
Del Oeste is not content to let Fda control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is trying to control Fda's posture but Fda avoids it.
Fda working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Del Oeste can't do much from the bottom here.
Fda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fda goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Del Oeste has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Fda but great work by Del Oeste. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Del Oeste (4) vs (6) Fda
We've been hearing that Del Oeste has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Del Oeste wants to control but Fda is keeping him busy.
Fda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Del Oeste's best efforts.
Del Oeste is working for a submission of some sort.
Fda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Del Oeste wants to control from the top but Fda keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Del Oeste gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Del Oeste drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Del Oeste jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Del Oeste is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Del Oeste drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fda dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Oeste (4) vs (8) Fda
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Del Oeste trying to control the position.
Del Oeste is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Del Oeste throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fda is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Del Oeste has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fda has managed to get both his arms back between Del Oeste's legs - danger averted.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fda defends it easily.
Fda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fda wants to control from the top but Del Oeste keeps moving.
Del Oeste is looking for a triangle but Fda pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Del Oeste looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Del Oeste keeping moving, preventing Fda from controlling successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste has his foot on Fda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fda works his way back into a safe position though.
Fda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Del Oeste is trying to control the position but Fda postures up.
Del Oeste had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fda defends it easily.
Fda drops back looking for a leg! Del Oeste is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Del Oeste manages to kick Fda off! Fda jumps back into Del Oeste's guard.
Fda wants to control from the top but Del Oeste keeps moving.
Fda looking to pass the guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fda passes into half guard.
Del Oeste looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fda is thwarting Del Oeste's attempts to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fda is looking for a kimura but Del Oeste is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fda to get the leverage.
Fda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Del Oeste doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fda.
Del Oeste looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Del Oeste sees it coming and defends easily.
Del Oeste looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fda is working for a kimura but Del Oeste is defending it quite comfortably.
Fda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fda is trying to work for a kimura but Del Oeste is defending well.
Fda is thwarting Del Oeste's attempts to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Del Oeste is just riding it out for now. Fda eventually gives up the hold.
Fda is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Del Oeste defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fda is keen to just control but Del Oeste is a slippery customer.
Fda passes into side control, despite Del Oeste's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Del Oeste (4) vs (11) Fda
And that's the end of the fight!
Fda wins on points by 11 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chris Fda waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.
Ryan Del Oeste was interviewed post fight and said 'Tomorrow I'll be back in camp training, getting better than ever. Then I will come back and show what I am really made of.'. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jabbar Omarov (ranked 2570 p4p, 329 weight class) and Joe Average (ranked 1595 p4p, 230 weight class). Joe Average told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jabbar Omarov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Average drives through with a takedown into Omarov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Omarov (0) vs (2) Average
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Omarov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omarov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Omarov keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.
Omarov controls Average momentarily but Average frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omarov is looking for a triangle here but Average uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Omarov (0) vs (5) Average
Omarov tries to bench press Average off him but Average keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average trying to control the action but Omarov is working from the bottom.
Omarov prevents Average from improving position.
Omarov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Average wants to pass to mount but Omarov is defending the position.
Omarov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Omarov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omarov wants to get back to full guard but Average has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Omarov (0) vs (8) Average
Average takes a little break here. Omarov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Average tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Omarov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average wants to lay and pray for a moment but Omarov keeps working.
Average tries for a kimura but Omarov is defending well.
Omarov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Average takes a little break here. Omarov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Average trying to control the action but Omarov is working from the bottom.
Omarov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Average is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Omarov (0) vs (10) Average
Average looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Average goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Omarov turns into him and now he's in Average's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omarov (2) vs (10) Average
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Average controls Omarov momentarily but Omarov frees himself.
Omarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Omarov passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Omarov (5) vs (10) Average
Omarov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Average rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Omarov's guard! Nice work there by Average! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omarov (5) vs (12) Average
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Omarov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Average wants to pass the guard but Omarov is keeping the position.
Omarov controls Average momentarily but Average frees himself.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Omarov is retaining full guard.
Average wants to control from the top but Omarov keeps moving.
Average looking to sit in guard and control but Omarov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omarov (7) vs (12) Average
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Average throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Omarov escapes and throws Average's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Omarov (10) vs (12) Average
Omarov trying to control the position but Average is working away.
Average manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omarov (10) vs (14) Average
Omarov wants to control but Average is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Average is pressing down on Omarov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Omarov is holding on for now.
Omarov is trying to maintain the position but Average is very close to passing his half guard.
Omarov is looking to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Average is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Omarov! Score +3 for passing guard: Omarov (10) vs (17) Average
Average goes for an armbar but Omarov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Omarov. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Omarov (12) vs (17) Average
Omarov wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
Average has his foot on Omarov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Omarov works his way back into a safe position though.
Omarov trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Omarov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Average is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Average is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Average is looking to cinch up a triangle. Omarov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Average's body to avoid the submission. Average has instead reached around Omarov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Average arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Average!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Joe Average waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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